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    "id": 974899,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/974899/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker Sir, the average cost for a single testing strip is KShs50, which translates to approximately KShs200 a day, without considering drugs, insulin, meals and hospital fees. To curb all these problems, we must put our minds and efforts together so as to raise a healthy and prosperous nation. I wish Universal Health Coverage (UHC), an integral part of the country's efforts geared towards attainment of the desired status of health as elaborated in the Kenya Health Policy (KHP), would be implemented and expanded to cater for more diseases besides the common cold, flu and malaria. It would ensure that Kenyans receive quality, promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services without suffering financial hardship. Mr. Speaker Sir, Given the above scenario, my concerns, therefore, are - (1) What measures can the Government put in place to modify the existing policies to bring on board non-health sectors to encourage prevention of diabetes? (2) What are the plans to consider subsidizing the cost of diabetes drugs? (3) What interventions can be put in place to enable the low-income members of the society to access the drugs and information on how to manage the disease? I would wish to urge the Standing Committee on Health to look at this matter and come up with conclusive recommendations on addressing diabetes in the country. Thank you."
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